Winter Recreation: Ski, Snowboard XC Snow Sports, Snowmobile

Equipment Winter Fun in Western NY

Downhill Skis & Snowboards

• Cockaigne Resort (*To be used at Cockaigne Resort only) • Peek’n Peak Resort (*To be used at Peek’n Peak only) • Jamestown Cycle Shop

Cross-Country Skis

• Jamestown Cycle Shop • Peek’n Peak Resort (*To be used at Peek’n Peak only)

Snowshoes

• Peek’n Peak Resort (*To be used at Peek’n Peak only)

FUN ON THE SLOPES & TRAILS

Chautauqua County receives a large amount of snow each winter due to its proximity to Lake Erie and lake effect storms, reaching over 100 inches annually! Experience Peek’n Peak Ski Resort’s 27 slopes and trails, five progressive terrain parks, and a renowned ski and snowboard school. Their seven-lane tubing arena with “Magic Carpet” lift transforms into a nighttime Lunar Lights Snow Tubing experience, highlighted by thousands of pulsing LED lights synchronized to music.

Visit Cockaigne Resort in Cherry Creek to ride their 10 downhill slopes and trails. Take advantage of convenient access to Chautauqua County’s 400-mile snowmobile trail network as well as a dedicated riding space at the resort. The Snowmobile Adventure Park includes a loop around the 450-acre complex, two uphill trails, a downhill slalom, and an open field dubbed “Powder Peak.” After some outdoor winter fun, warm up and grab a bite to eat at their new lodge and Base Pub restaurant.

The Chautauqua-Lake Erie region’s multi-use trails are popular with cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and fat-tire bikers each winter. Favorites include Long Point State Park on Chautauqua Lake, Lake Erie State Park, Boutwell Hill State Forest, the Eastside and Westside Overland Trails, Chautauqua Institution, and the Jamestown Audubon Community

Nature Center.

Explore the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region by Snowmobile

Over 400 miles of groomed snowmobile trails stretch across Chautauqua County. Ride through rolling foothills, open meadows, and majestic state forests. Trails open after hunting season, if there is adequate snow. Five dedicated local clubs coordinate with private landowners and utilize 16 groomers to maintain safe and smooth riding conditions. Find convenient access to amenities near trailheads including service stations, restaurants and lodging options.

Membership dues assist clubs in properly maintaining trail systems and visitors to the area are encouraged to join. Contact one of the clubs listed to purchase a county-wide trail map or to support efforts to improve snowmobiling conditions for your next snowmobiling trip. Membership in a New York-based snowmobile club will save more than 50% off annual registration costs, which is required to ride anywhere in NYS.

Get updated trail conditions by calling the Snowmobile Hotline at 1-800-2424569 (choose option 2, then option 5) or visit TourChautauqua.com for a link to an interactive trail map.

Trail Maps: The new all-club Snowmobile Clubs of Chautauqua County Trail Map can be purchased for $10 through clubs or Mayville area businesses.

Trail Conditions Hotline

800/242-4569 press 2, then press 5

Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club

7239 Hannum Road, P.O. Box 134 Mayville, NY 14757 www.chautauquasnow.com 716/753-2924 for snow conditions

Cherry Creek Sno-goers SMC

PO Box 243 Cassadaga, NY 14718 www.cherrycreeksnogoers.com

Ellery Sno Cruisers SMC

Box 89, Bemus Point, NY 14712 www.ellerysno-cruisers.com

Lake Effect Trailbreakers SMC

PO Box 842 Sinclairville NY 14782 www.trailbreakers.com Email: info@trailbreakers.com

Sunset Drifters SMC

PO Box 213, Silver Creek, NY 14136 www.sunsetdrifterssnow.com

Any snowmobile operated in New York State must be registered with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), even if it is registered in another state or

province. For snowmobile info & guide: www.parks.ny.gov/recreation/snowmobiles

For Snowmobile Registration visit:

dmv.ny.gov/registration/how-register-snowmobile At the end of the transaction you receive a 15-day temporary certificate of registration (PDF format) You will also receive a regular registration document by mail. A NYS registration is required to operate a snowmobile in NYS.

If you Join a Local Snowmobile Club:

Members of a NYSSA snowmobile club receive a voucher that includes an ID number. If you have a current, valid NYSSA voucher, the fee for your sled registration is $45.00. If you do not have a NYSSA voucher, the fee is $100.

Area Dept. Of Motor Vehicles

Dunkirk .................................716/366-0210 Jamestown ...........................716/661-8220 Mayville .................................716/753-4229 NYSDMV, Snowmobile Unit, Ste 204, 150 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204